Lotus Lantern

Name: Lotus Lantern
Rating: 3.0383482 (14197 reviews)
Author: fstart

By: fstart App

LotusLantern is a mobile APP to control LED strip

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

10,867,945 ▲ 68.53K

Data as of 2026-08-14

Rating:

3.04 +34

(14,197)

Version:

6.5.08

Last updated: 2026-08-04

Features & Capabilities

Lotus Lantern is a versatile mobile app designed to control LED strips seamlessly. Users can customize the color, brightness, and color temperature of their LED lights with ease. The app also offers a range of dynamic flash modes to enhance the ambiance. A standout feature includes syncing LED strip lights to the rhythm of music, creating captivating visual effects. Lotus Lantern supports multiple LED strips connection via Bluetooth, ensuring simple, intuitive operation that's easy to learn and use for users of all levels.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment Home Automation

By:

fstart

Downloads:

10,867,945 68.53K

Rating:

3.04

(14,197) 34 new ratings

Version:

6.5.08 Last updated: 2026-08-04

Version code:

168

Creation date:

2018-02-21

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk

Size:

32.96MB

Email:

su*****@newwavex.com.cn

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-14

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 12,953 ▲ 37

Other rankings

#23 in light keyword 43 ▼ 1

For Developers

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

fstart

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wl.smartled

Email:

su*****@newwavex.com.cn

User Reviews

Overall, users like how easy the app is to set up, how quickly it detects LED strips, and how responsive color changes are. They also note that controlling lights via the app is more convenient than the remote. However, the majority report reliability problems, including frequent connectivity issues, inconsistent device discovery, unreliable scheduling, and occasional hardware failures with the LED strips. The sentiment is mixed: the app works well when it connects, but reliability concerns are a recurring theme.

Pros

Easy setup with quick detection of the LED strip and minimal configuration.
App enables responsive color changes and straightforward color control.
App control feels more convenient than using the remote.
Simple, lightweight interface that is easy to use.

Cons

Unreliable connectivity with frequent Bluetooth pairing and device discovery problems.
Scheduling features are unreliable and often fail to run as configured.
Color control sometimes fails and specific colors may not be selectable.
Hardware durability concerns with LED strips or controllers failing prematurely.
Inconsistent cross-device detection and discovery across different phones and nearby devices.

Recent reviews

I hate this app, I bought something for 30 dollars or more hoping it wasn't from lotus latern because my brothers LED lights weren't working and they were 80 dollars and so does this one doesn't work. now im gonna have to go all the way back for a refund if they will even let me.

be*****, 2026-08-07

connected once and then basically is a pain to connect to again, basically useless app. I was excited so I could set exact preset colors, but the remote is just more convenient.